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Ashland

Maine · 709 residents · 4.459 sq mi
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Ashland has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,042. Population has declined 9% since 2011. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $79,500. With a median age of 45.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 34% less than the Maine median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
709
−9%vs 2011
vs 780 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
159 / sq mi
−9%vs 2011
vs 175 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
45.3
+14%vs 2011
vs 39.9 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
500585671756842201020202024Ashland
2024614
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,042
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $30,924 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,013
−5%vs 2011
vs $19,943 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.2%
−3.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.4% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.0%
−2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.2% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.463
+1%vs 2011
vs 0.460 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade27.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information15.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction14.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,500
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $72,400 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$518
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $536 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.4%
−21.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 53.7% in 2011
32.1% rent
Vacancy rate
11.7%
−3.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.4%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.2% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
15.1%
−6.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.9% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+9%vs 2011
vs 2.3 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(739)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(18)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.9%(23)
Diversity Score12.6%(98)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97%(688)
Black1%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(8)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other3.3%(23)
Diversity Score13.3%(95)
Diversity Score
13
+6%vs 2011
vs 13 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.1%
−1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.1% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.0%
+0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 79.1% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.6%
−2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.2% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.0 min
+9%vs 2011
vs 13.8 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.0%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 85.4% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.3%
−1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.2% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.8%
+1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.6% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.0%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.4% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.9%
−1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.2%
−4.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.8% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.0%
−4.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 22.5% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
−1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.2% in 2011
Female
48.8%
+1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.8% in 2011
Foreign born
0.5%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.6% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.8%
+3.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.5% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ashland, Maine?

Ashland, Maine has about 709 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ashland, Maine?

The typical household in Ashland, Maine earns about $31,042 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ashland, Maine expensive?

In Ashland, Maine, the median home is worth about $79,500, and the typical rent is about $518 a month.

How educated are people in Ashland, Maine?

About 11.1% of adults age 25 and over in Ashland, Maine hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ashland, Maine?

About 14.0% of people in Ashland, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

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